MasterChef

The first six hopefuls arrive with their sights set on one goal: to win one of the four exclusive aprons that secure their place in the competition. Those that make it will head straight back into battle, as only the best reach the quarter-final.

John and Gregg task the six competitors with elevating an everyday ingredient and thinking on their feet when given a trout to fillet, cook and serve in the best way they possibly can.

In the first quarter-final, the most talented six of the week return to compete for a place in Knockout Week. The competitors take on an intense challenge set by formidable food critic William Sitwell, who calls for an exquisite plate of food.

Six more amateurs set out to prove their worth as they battle for the right to wear just one of four coveted aprons and take a step closer to the week's quarter-final. Their first stop is the Basic to Brilliant challenge.

Six more amateur cooks kick-start their adventure as they go all out to get their hands on their very own apron. Making a good first impression is key as the contestants face the Basic to Brilliant challenge.

It's the second quarter-final, and the week's most talented amateurs return to test their mettle with their sights set on a place in Knockout Week. The brief will be set by one of the country's finest restaurant critics: Jay Rayner.